The Dog And Gun food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Chelmsford
The Dog And Gun holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 April 2026, 3 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Boreham Road, Great Leighs, Chelmsford, CM3 3NF
How it compares in Chelmsford
That puts The Dog And Gun among the 1,343 places in Chelmsford holding top marks, 92% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,343 | 92% | ← The Dog And Gun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 86 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 143 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Dog And Gun none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Dog And Gun, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Square And Compasses Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| The Windmill Chatham Green Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Terling Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.9 miles away | Exempt | |
| The Castle Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| Little Waltham Preschool CIC School/college/university | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| Belsteads Eatery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.0 miles away | 4 - Good | 3 February 2025 |
| Little Waltham Primary School School/college/university | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Allstar Community Academy Other catering premises | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
Questions about The Dog And Gun
What is The Dog And Gun's food hygiene rating?
The Dog And Gun has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chelmsford Council on 12 April 2026.
Is The Dog And Gun safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Dog And Gun last inspected?
The Dog And Gun was last inspected on 12 April 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Chelmsford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Dog And Gun?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Dog And Gun compare to other places in Chelmsford?
92% of the 1,463 rated food businesses in Chelmsford hold the top rating of 5, and The Dog And Gun is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chelmsford Council inspects The Dog And Gun and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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